Snr Quantity Surveyor

Stefanutti Stocks is a leading multidisciplinary construction and engineering group operating across South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. We deliver complex projects in the building, civils, industrial, energy, and mining sectors, backed by a strong culture of safety, quality, and innovation.

Role Purpose

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead commercial and contractual management on multiple building/civil engineering projects. The role is responsible for accurate measurement and certification, change and claims management, cost and revenue control, cash flow management, and contract administration, while providing leadership and mentorship to a team of Quantity Surveyors to ensure projects are delivered profitably, safely, and in full compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs) and Responsibilities

1) Measurement and Certification

- Conduct detailed quantities take-offs, site measurements, and productivity studies.

- Prepare and submit monthly valuations and progress claims (including Cost/Value Reconciliations).

- Validate subcontractor and supplier measurements and certify payment certificates.

- Maintain audit-ready records and reconcile quantities to approved drawings and site instructions.

2) Budget and Cost Management

- Develop and own project budgets and cost plans (pre- and post-award).

- Manage cost control, forecasting, and monthly CVRs; identify and action variances.

- Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts; drive working capital efficiency.

- Track preliminaries, plant, materials, and labour costs to ensure margin protection.

3) Contract Management and Administration

- Administer contracts in line with project-specific conditions (e.g., GCC, FIDIC, NEC – as applicable).

- Manage change control: RFIs, early warnings, variation orders, delays, and claims (time and cost).

- Draft and review contractual correspondence, notices, and records in accordance with time bars.

- Support dispute resolution and negotiation; ensure claims are substantiated and timely.

- Ensure compliance with insurances, guarantees, bonds, and contractual securities.

4) Estimation and Procurement

- Contribute to tendering and estimating: bills pricing, risk/contingency inputs, build-ups, and value engineering.

- Prepare adjudication recommendations for subcontractors and suppliers; negotiate rates and terms.

- Align procurement with programme and budget; monitor commitments vs. allowances.

5) Programme, Controls, and Reporting

- Interface with planners to align cost and time baselines; support earned value tracking.

- Produce accurate monthly commercial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.

- Participate in project reviews, risk registers, and mitigation planning.

6) SHEQ and Compliance

- Ensure commercial processes align with Stefanutti Stocks policies, SHEQ legislation, and audit requirements.

- Support site teams with SHEQ-related commercial implications (e.g., method changes, rework, delays).

7) People Leadership and Stakeholder Management

- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and Juniors.

- Foster collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, site teams, and suppliers.

- Resolve conflicts professionally; facilitate win-win outcomes where possible.

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Minimum Requirements

- National Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying.

- Minimum 15 years’ experience in a building or civil engineering construction environment, with at least 5 year in a senior role.

- Proficiency in CCS (Candy/BuildSmart) is essential.

- Demonstrated experience managing the full commercial lifecycle on medium-to-large building/civils projects.

- Experience in the data centre construction environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

- Strong knowledge of contract law, insurances, and standard forms of contract (e.g., GCC, FIDIC, NEC) – advantage.

- Advanced quantity surveying skills: measurement, cost control, valuations, and final accounts.

- Solid financial acumen: basic financial reporting, cash management, and working capital control.

- Understanding of construction methods, productivity outputs, programming, and scheduling.

- Familiarity with SHEQ legislation and practical application on active sites.

- Basic IR and relevant labour legislation awareness.

- High attention to detail; deadline-driven; able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

- Proven ability to lead and develop a QS team; strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

- Advanced Excel and report-writing skills.

- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to sites. Will be required to work away from Western Cape as and when required.